DR Congo opposition stages protests against proposed constitutional change
The C64 opposition coalition demonstrated in Kinshasa as parliament convened for a new session amid months of opposition to a constitutional reform backed by the ruling majority.
Thousands of opposition members took to the streets of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as parliament reconvened. The C64 opposition coalition has been protesting against a proposed constitutional amendment that has been backed by the ruling parliamentary majority for several months.
The nature of the proposed constitutional changes and the specific reasons for opposition have not been detailed in available reports.
Sources
- DR Congo: Protests against plan to change the constitution — France 24 — English
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